Please join us for the

2025 We Are EMILY National Gala

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Anthem
901 Wharf Street SW
Washington, D.C. 20024

Please join EMILYs List as we commemorate our 40th Anniversary at this year’s We Are EMILY National Gala! This special event will honor the incredible achievements of our organization over the past four decades, reflecting on the progress we’ve made in empowering women to lead and shape the future of our democracy. As we celebrate these victories, we also look forward to the vital work still ahead. 

While EMILYs List has been at the forefront of transforming the political landscape by electing more groundbreaking Democratic pro-choice women, the journey is far from over. Together, we will continue to push for a future where women’s voices and leadership are central to every level of government.

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  • We Are EMILY Award Recipient

  • Special Guests

    • Angela Alsobrooks U.S. Senator from Maryland
    • Gabrielle Giffords Former U.S. Representative from Arizona
    • Deb Haaland Candidate for Governor of New Mexico
    • Rebecca Haile EMILYs List Board Chair
    • Jessica Mackler President of EMILYs List
    • Sarah McBride U.S. Representative from Delaware
    • Adele McClure State Delegate from Virginia
  • Schedule

    Tuesday, May 6th

    We Are EMILY Welcome Dinner  

    6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET

    Address provided upon RSVP

    Wednesday, May 7th

    We Are EMILY Political Briefing  

    Doors: 8:30 a.m. ET

    Programing: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET

     

    Location:

    IBEW

    900 7th St NW

    Washington, D.C. 20001

     

    Welcoming Remarks

    Liz Shuler

    President of AFL-CIO

     

    Featured Remarks

    Sharice Davids

    U.S. Representative from Kansas

     

    Polling Presentation 

    Jill Normington

    Partner, Normington Petts

     

    Election Myths: Fact vs. Fiction in 2024

    Michelle White, Moderator

    EMILYs List Executive Director 

     

    Jill Normington

    Partner, Normington Petts

     

    Rebecca Pearcey

    Partner, Bryson Gillette 

     

    Joey Teitelbaum

    Senior Vice President of Research, Global Strategies Group 

     

    Melissa Williams

    Advisor, Women Vote

     

    Closing Remarks

    Jessica Mackler

    EMILYs List President

    Groundbreakers and Changemakers Receptions  

    Doors open at 5:30 p.m. ET

     

    Location:

    The Anthem

    901 Wharf Street SW

    Washington, D.C. 20024

    We Are EMILY National Gala  

    7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET

     

    Location:

    The Anthem

    901 Wharf Street SW

    Washington, D.C. 20024

     

    We look forward to hearing from Democratic pro-choice women leaders from across the country and all levels of government, including:

     

    Angela Alsobrooks, U.S. Senator from Maryland

    Gabrielle Giffords, Former U.S. Representative from Arizona

    Deb Haaland, Candidate for Governor of New Mexico

    Rebecca Haile, EMIILYs List Board Chair

    Jessica Mackler, President of EMILYs List

    Sarah McBride, U.S. Representative from Delaware

    Adele McClure, State Delegate from Virginia

     

    Dessert Reception  

    8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ET

     

    Location:

    The Anthem

    901 Wharf Street SW

    Washington, D.C. 20024

  • Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award

    Named in honor of the dedicated and courageous Gabrielle Giffords, the Rising Star Award celebrates an extraordinary woman serving in state or local office. The award honors women who demonstrate commitment to their communities, dedication to women and families, and determination and civility that have been the highlights of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ career, both in and out of office.

    Here are our amazing nominees!

    • State Sen. Amanda Cappelletti PA-SD17
    • State Rep. Jasmine Clark GA-HD108
    • State Del. Adele McClure VA-HD02
      WINNER
    • State Sen. Cindy Nava NM-SD09
    • State Rep. Lindsey Prather NC-HD115
    • Minority Leader Priya Sundareshan AZ-Senate LD18
  • Tickets

    TICKET LEVEL: PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE - $100,000

    Invitation to We Are EMILY Welcome Dinner on Tuesday, May 6
    6 tickets to Political Briefing
    6 tickets to Changemakers Reception
    4 tickets to Groundbreakers Reception
    Premier full table (10 seats) at We Are EMILY National Gala
    Name and/or logo acknowledged at Gala
    Full table at a regional conference

    TICKET LEVEL: CHAMPION - $50,000

    Invitation to We Are EMILY Welcome Dinner on Tuesday, May 6
    4 tickets to Political Briefing
    4 tickets to Changemakers Reception
    6 tickets to Groundbreakers Reception
    Premier full table (10 seats) at We Are EMILY National Gala
    Name and/or logo acknowledged at Gala
    Full table at a regional conference

    TICKET LEVEL: 40TH ANNIVERSARY CHAIR - $40,000

    Invitation to We Are EMILY Welcome Dinner on Tuesday, May 6
    2 tickets to Political Briefing
    2 tickets to Changemakers Reception
    8 tickets to Groundbreakers Reception
    Premier full table (10 seats) at We Are EMILY National Gala
    Name and/or logo acknowledged at Gala
    Half table at a regional conference

    TICKET LEVEL: PATRON - $10,000

    2 tickets to Political Briefing
    10 tickets to Groundbreakers Reception
    Preferred Full table (10 seats) at We Are EMILY National Gala
    Name and/or logo acknowledged at Gala

    TICKET LEVEL: HOST - $5,000

    1 ticket to Political Briefing
    10 tickets to Groundbreakers Reception
    Full table (10 seats) at We Are EMILY National Gala
    Name and/or logo acknowledged at Gala

    TICKET LEVEL: SPONSOR - $2,500

    1 ticket to Political Briefing
    2 tickets to Groundbreakers Reception
    2 seats at We Are EMILY National Gala
    Name and/or logo acknowledged at Gala

    TICKET LEVEL: MAJORITY COUNCIL RENEWAL - $1,500

    1 ticket to Political Briefing
    1 ticket to Groundbreakers Reception
    1 seat at We Are EMILY National Gala
    Name acknowledged at Gala

    TICKET LEVEL: RENEWED MAJORITY COUNCIL - $300

    For Majority Council members who have renewed Majority Council memberships for 2025 only
    1 ticket to Political Briefing
    1 ticket to Groundbreakers Reception
    1 seat at We Are EMILY National Gala
    Name acknowledged at Gala

    TICKET LEVEL: GUEST - $500

    Limited Availability
    1 ticket to Groundbreakers Reception
    1 seat at We Are EMILY National Gala

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